Add 8/25 and 18/49
8/25 + 18/49 is 842/1225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
8/25 = 8 × 49/25 × 49 = 392/1225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
18/49 = 18 × 25/49 × 25 = 450/1225 - Add the two like fractions:
392/1225 + 450/1225 = 392 + 450/1225 = 842/1225 - So, 8/25 + 18/49 = 842/1225
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